The £212,000-per-week player aspires to join Blues because Chelsea executives think he’s “perfect”.

According to reports, Chelsea’s recruiting officials have found their “perfect” addition for the summer and he is reportedly simply “waiting” to join the team when the transfer market opens.

As the west Londoners get ready for their end-of-season evaluation next week, both Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, the club’s co-sporting directors, are reportedly secure in their roles (Matt Law).